Archive for August 2021
RI Weekend Weather Wrap – Aug 7/8, 2021
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 8/7/21: A typical August Saturday with warm temperatures and some humid air in place, some distant cicadas competing with the string trimmers for dominance of the summertime airwaves. We’ll see some afternoon cumulus and stratocumulus developing with the moist afternoon lift, perhaps some higher cirrus cloud cover rolling in over…
Read MoreCleveland, fair and square – David Brussat
by David Brussat, Architecture Here and There, contributing writer Photo: Public Square, with Civil War memorial and base of Terminal Tower at left. (thisiscleveland.com) My first visit to Cleveland revealed a city rich in history and in historical architecture, far beyond what I had expected. The downtown and beyond feature many more large, old, lovely…
Read MoreLuxury Real Estate Market Overview – Emilio DiSpirito
By Emilio DiSpirito, Real Estate Advisor/License Partner of Engel & Völkers Rhode Island When existing in the luxury real estate industry, it is important to have a good handle on the state of the market at any given moment. That’s why we’re going to take a look at the ups, downs, and projections of the…
Read MoreTreasure in the shadows – Michael Morse
by Michael Morse, contributing writer We went treasure hunting, we did, a party of five, searching the coast for the Long Lost Riches of Flagazonia. The Queen of Flagazonia lives in exile across the street from Papa’s house you see; she appeared yesterday, dressed in a black velvet robe, and walked out of her front…
Read MoreFirst arrest made in beating of Providence driver
Shyanne Boisvert, of North Providence, was arrested yesterday and faces charges including simple assault and disorderly conduct in the beating of a Providence driver. Boisvert, who was allegedly driving an off-road bike on Valley Street, along with a group of approximately 10 other drivers, surrounded a car with a woman in her 30s and an…
Read MoreGriefSpeak: Don’t Hold Your Breath – Mari Nardolillo-Dias
By: Mari Nardolillo-Dias “The Art of Life is the most distinguished and rarest of all the arts”. (C.G.Jung) When we are in dire pain, we tend to hold our breath. We may clench our teeth and grimace. We don’t realize that the lack of oxygen, which we think we are holding in reserve actually depletes…
Read MoreFriday Fishing Tips – Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer As mentioned last week, some important tackle box items will be discussed to help make your tackle box complete. Shown in the attached photos one does not want to have equipment malfunctions when these husky fish are biting. Another addition to ones tackle box or boat box can be a…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today, Aug. 6, 2021 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure builds in behind the frontal passage and helps clear away the clouds and rain. Some humidity will creep in on southerly breezes, but nothing too oppressive. Morning lows in the mid 60’s and afternoon highs in the low 80’s
Read MoreUPDATED: Governor responds to Providence City Council request to bring in the RI State Police
Governor McKee says he does not need to wait for the Mayor to act on the request of the Providence City Council, and has instructed Colonel Manni of the RI State Police to work with Providence Police Chief Hugh Clements and develop a plan of action. Mayor Elorza has said the city is already working…
Read MoreIs NOW the time? With Providence in crisis, city plans for PVDFest, “Heating Up August”
Editor: With the city in crisis, and the Mayor out of town on a family getaway, Mayor Elorza’s office releases plans for a city-wide PVD Fest list of activities from music to events at city parks and playgrounds. Plethora of city officials concerned about safety to even walk the streets – RINewsToday is asking if…
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